- At 19 Avenue Kléber, this five-star palace pairs a Belle Époque building with genuinely advanced technology.
- The underground spa holds the largest hotel pool in Paris, 20 metres long.
- The flagship restaurant L’Oiseau Blanc, under chef David Bizet, holds two Michelin stars.
- Rooms come with control tablets, nail dryers and Toto electronic toilets.
The Peninsula Paris stands at 19 Avenue Kléber, on one of the most prestigious avenues in the city, and it takes a particular line on luxury: exacting, modern, and openly technological. Traditional service meets contemporary opulence, which is why it draws international names from entertainment and sport. Our editorial team stayed, and this review runs through the rooms, the spa and the restaurants that make the house what it is.
Luxury with a capital L
Step into the Peninsula and the Belle Époque sits comfortably next to contemporary polish. The entrance hall is the architectural showpiece, with polished white marble, finely worked cornices and a grand central staircase climbing to the upper floors.
Attentive, personal service is the signature here, and it borders on theatre. From arrival, the doorman sets the tone and the sommelier knows exactly which bottle belongs with the meal you are about to have.
Spacious, elegant rooms with high-tech detail everywhere you look.
Raphaël Simon
Rooms built around the technology
The rooms are chic and elegant, and they are also a showcase for what a hotel room can do. Dark woods, cream and grey fabrics and modern lighting build a contemporary mood.
The Hong Kong origins of the Peninsula brand show in decorative touches such as the raised fan motifs. The rooms are generously equipped: printer-copiers, hidden televisions with international channels, tablets that control the whole room, even built-in nail dryers. The bathrooms are the high point, in exquisite white marble, with twin basins and Toto electronic toilets.
Our room was spacious and, honestly, remarkable, with a comfortable bed, a large dressing area and a luxurious bathroom. The spa mode was the detail we kept coming back to: it turns the bathroom into a calm room with ambient lighting, music and aromatherapy.
A spa and the largest pool in Paris
The underground spa holds the largest hotel pool in the city, at 20 metres. Around it sit the treatment rooms and a large fitness area where personal trainers are on hand. The house also lends electric bikes for exploring the city at your own pace.
The spa has a 20-metre indoor pool, the largest hotel pool in Paris.
Raphaël Simon
Dining at L’Oiseau Blanc and LiLi
L’Oiseau Blanc, the flagship restaurant, serves two-Michelin-star cooking with a panoramic view over the Paris skyline. Chef David Bizet’s high French cuisine is the reason to book, built on regional ingredients and regional specialities. Downstairs, LiLi takes its cue from Sino-French opera and serves some of the best Cantonese food in the capital.
Breakfast is served in the lobby, and it is an opulent affair with enough range to suit every appetite.
Our verdict on The Peninsula Paris
The Peninsula Paris takes 9.5 out of 10 from us, and it is one of the highest scores we have given in the city. The precision of the service is what separates it, alongside the 1908 building, one of the largest spas in Paris and a rooftop that looks the Eiffel Tower straight in the face. Three things are worth knowing before you book: the aesthetic is international rather than distinctly Parisian, the district is smart but quiet at night, and the rates are palace rates without the rarity of a small house.
Useful information
- Website: peninsula.com
- Address: 19 Avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris
- Telephone: +33 1 58 12 28 88
- Email: ppr@peninsula.com
- Social media: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube
Give yourself a stay at The Peninsula Paris, where French art de vivre meets contemporary polish. Book your stay today: here.
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